Author Archives: Leigh Crank Perry

White House holidays have evolved over the last two hundred-some years from a personal family affair in the private quarters to the national celebration that it is today. But through the years, some very special traditions have developed—learn about these … Continued

Now if you follow my blog, you may have said when you saw the title of this post, “Don’t tell me that she has a collection of moose, too! She’s into stars, Christmas books, nutcrackers–does she have moose, too?” … Continued

If you want to have a party to celebrate the start of the year, choose one of these new years party themes to provide the focus of your gathering. A theme will help in your party decorating, party activities and … Continued

Are you looking for an easy holiday craft for you and your children to make for Christmas gifts? Here’s one that’s very inexpensive and easy to make—and very appropriate for grandmothers, aunts, neighbors and teachers-Snowmen Salt and Pepper Shakers! You … Continued

It can be so frustrating after Christmas to realize that you forgot to take some of the photographs you meant to get. During the holidays, we are all so busy and stopping to capture certain special moments may not always … Continued

I have a passion for Christmas stories—and over the years I have collected a large collection of Christmas books which I have lovingly shared with my family. Each year I have put out these books in three large baskets, decorated … Continued

Christmas is the season of stories. There’s the story of the first Christmas—the Biblical narrative of the birth of the Christ child. Then we have all the re-tellings of that story—tales that focus on the shepherds, angels, animals and wise … Continued

If you are looking for a wonderful Christmas resource handbook with over 600 holiday recipes, crafts and easy-to-make gifts, check out Gooseberry Patch’s Christmas All Through the House. Gooseberry Patch publishes a yearly Christmas book, and this one is a … Continued

If you are not one of those people who gets your Christmas decorations up before Thanksgiving, you may still be trying to find time in your busy schedule to get your house in holiday order. Here are some pointers for … Continued

Are you looking for new ways to set your Christmas dinner table? Sometimes you want the traditional red and green look; sometimes you want plaid. Other times you want a white cloth with lots of holiday greenery. But when you … Continued